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This is long, so here are the cliff's notes:
1. How cold can it get before it's too cold for perf'd and non-perf'd leathers?
2. Will an insulated liner in a perf'd jacket help much?
3. How hot is too hot for non-perf'd and perf'd leathers?
4. What do you think of Teknic gear, specifically the Lightning 2-piece suit? Is this suit a good buy at $369?
The only jacket I own right now is a Titanium Air (mesh) jacket. When it's under 75 degrees or so it's too cold because of all the airflow. I need a new jacket and can't decide if I should get perf'd leather or not. Granted, it doesn't get very cold here in Austin but I'd like something warm enough that I can ride in when it's in the 50's, but not so hot that I can wear it for a decent portion of our riding season. I was thinking that a perf'd jacket with an insulated liner would do the trick for both warmer and cooler weather but since I've never worn leathers I don't know what to expect.
I'm thinking of buying a Teknic Lightning 2-piece suit from New Enough since they are on sale. Problem is that it's solid leather and doesn't appear to have any vents. I'm afraid it's going to be too hot for me since it has no ventilation. How hot is too hot for un-perf'd leathers?
Also, any thoughts on the quality of Teknic gear would be appreciated. I'm on a very tight budget right now and this seems to be the nicest set of leathers I can buy at this price ($369). I don't have to get pants right away though, I just need a jacket for this season. I'm hoping to do my first track day next year though, so I'll need pants eventually and at this price it's tough to pass up.
1. How cold can it get before it's too cold for perf'd and non-perf'd leathers?
2. Will an insulated liner in a perf'd jacket help much?
3. How hot is too hot for non-perf'd and perf'd leathers?
4. What do you think of Teknic gear, specifically the Lightning 2-piece suit? Is this suit a good buy at $369?
The only jacket I own right now is a Titanium Air (mesh) jacket. When it's under 75 degrees or so it's too cold because of all the airflow. I need a new jacket and can't decide if I should get perf'd leather or not. Granted, it doesn't get very cold here in Austin but I'd like something warm enough that I can ride in when it's in the 50's, but not so hot that I can wear it for a decent portion of our riding season. I was thinking that a perf'd jacket with an insulated liner would do the trick for both warmer and cooler weather but since I've never worn leathers I don't know what to expect.
I'm thinking of buying a Teknic Lightning 2-piece suit from New Enough since they are on sale. Problem is that it's solid leather and doesn't appear to have any vents. I'm afraid it's going to be too hot for me since it has no ventilation. How hot is too hot for un-perf'd leathers?
Also, any thoughts on the quality of Teknic gear would be appreciated. I'm on a very tight budget right now and this seems to be the nicest set of leathers I can buy at this price ($369). I don't have to get pants right away though, I just need a jacket for this season. I'm hoping to do my first track day next year though, so I'll need pants eventually and at this price it's tough to pass up.